Extreme Arctic Surfers

When we say the word “surfing” is probably pop up images of hot, white sand beaches with palm trees. And you can hardly think of this not very suitable place for surfing, as the Arctic Circle.

Today we go to the Lofoten Islands in the Arctic Circle, where every year thousands of surfers come to the Arctic waters of the north of Norway.

Extreme Arctic Surfers:

Despite the fact that the archipelago is located in the Arctic Circle and the North Pole Cold Verkhoyansk and Oymyakon, due to the influence of the Gulf Stream on the southern islands of the archipelago, even in the coldest month temperature is usually above zero. (Photo: Olivier Morin):

3. It is believed that the Gulf Unstad Bay, which has some of the most beautiful scenery in Scandinavia. (Photo: Olivier Morin):